Tantalizingly timeless & totally transformed! Nestled on a sprawling .78-acre lot in charming Hillsborough, this fully renovated brick ranch boasts incredible curb appeal - highlighted by a freshly painted exterior that makes it shine like new. Inside, discover a bright, airy layout featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, a beautifully redesigned bath, and stylish updates throughout. Enjoy true peace of mind with major mechanical upgrades, including a new roof, new HVAC, new windows, and a new water heater. The chef-inspired kitchen features sleek countertops, stylish flooring, and stainless steel appliances. Step outside to your private backyard oasis - ideal for weekend BBQs, gardening, or relaxing under the Carolina sky. Enjoy low-maintenance living just minutes from historic downtown Hillsborough's local shops, top dining, and scenic river trails, with seamless commutes to Durham and the Triangle. Move-in ready with zero heavy lifting required - schedule your tour today!
For sale
$259,900
504 Tuliptree Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3beds
1,015sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.78 Acres Lot
$251,600 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 10 days
- 402
- 36
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Johnny Chappell 919-737-2247,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Billy Hoffman 919-360-9218,
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10200559
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 169.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 15.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 93.45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 10.5
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 15.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 14.9
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,015
- Total interior livable area: 1,015 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,015
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Living Area
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 303 x 204 x 222
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Private, Hardwood Trees
- Residential vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 9865743682
- Zoning: R10
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Highland Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,670
- Date on market: 10/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$251,600
$239,000 - $264,000
$1,625/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900$256/sqft |
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| 10/21/2026 | Listing removed | $259,900$256/sqft |
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| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.6%$256/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $264,000-0.4%$260/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$261/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$271/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000$276/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $1,800-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,850$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,671 +5.5% | $197,900 |
| 2025 | $1,583 +31.2% | $197,900 +81.1% |
| 2024 | $1,207 +3.2% | $109,300 |
| 2023 | $1,170 +1.3% | $109,300 |
| 2022 | $1,154 +1.2% | $109,300 |
| 2021 | $1,141 +3.4% | $109,300 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $1,103 | $99,800 |
| 2018 | $1,103 +2.9% | $99,800 |
| 2017 | $1,072 +55.5% | $99,800 +64.7% |
| 2016 | $690 | $60,579 |
| 2015 | $690 +3.9% | $60,579 |
| 2014 | $663 | $60,579 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,579 |
| 2012 | -- | $60,579 -15% |
| 2011 | -- | $71,270 |
| 2010 | -- | $71,270 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,270 +16.5% |
| 2008 | $615 +4.9% | $61,165 |
| 2007 | $587 +6.7% | $61,165 |
| 2006 | $550 | $61,165 |
| 2005 | $550 +5.7% | $61,165 +9.5% |
| 2004 | $520 +3.9% | $55,869 |
| 2003 | $501 +2.3% | $55,869 |
| 2002 | $489 +2.9% | $55,869 |
| 2001 | $475 -2.1% | $55,869 +12.1% |
| 2000 | $485 | $49,837 |
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Neighborhood: 27278
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - Pathways Elementary
- Middle: Orange - Orange Middle
- High: Orange - Orange High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






